A significant group of Israeli military veterans has joined the country's protest movement, vowing to continue demonstrating against the government's judicial overhaul plan. These veterans, many of whom served in elite forces, now feel compelled to act as a "backbone" for the protests.
According to Yiftach Golov, one such veteran, they are fighting not only for justice but also for liberty – values that have been lacking in Israeli society for decades. Golov believes that by reclaiming their flag and the ideals of democracy, they can push back against the government's plans.
The group, known as "Brother and Sisters in Arms," has taken on a leadership role among protesters, organizing demonstrations and rallies with a military-like precision. These veterans have leveraged their skills from the battlefield to mobilize and organize fellow protesters, who are motivated by a sense of duty and responsibility.
While some reservists have refused to train or serve due to opposition to the reforms, Golov acknowledges that this is a desperate measure but also notes that many veterans feel compelled to continue fighting for what they believe in.
The protests have brought together various groups, with estimates suggesting around 150,000 people took part in Saturday's demonstration in Tel Aviv. The pause in legislative votes announced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been seen as a temporary reprieve, and protesters remain skeptical about the government's intentions.
Netanyahu insisted that the overhaul is necessary, while also criticizing those who refuse to train or serve due to opposition to the reforms. Many protesters believe that the delay is simply a stalling tactic, and they will continue their protests until they see concrete progress on reforms that ensure Israel remains a functional democratic country.
As Golov put it, "We will start doing deactivation only when we know 100% that Israel state will stay a functional democratic country. Whatever needs to be done for that." The future of Israeli democracy hangs in the balance as these courageous veterans and ordinary citizens continue to fight for their rights and freedoms.
According to Yiftach Golov, one such veteran, they are fighting not only for justice but also for liberty – values that have been lacking in Israeli society for decades. Golov believes that by reclaiming their flag and the ideals of democracy, they can push back against the government's plans.
The group, known as "Brother and Sisters in Arms," has taken on a leadership role among protesters, organizing demonstrations and rallies with a military-like precision. These veterans have leveraged their skills from the battlefield to mobilize and organize fellow protesters, who are motivated by a sense of duty and responsibility.
While some reservists have refused to train or serve due to opposition to the reforms, Golov acknowledges that this is a desperate measure but also notes that many veterans feel compelled to continue fighting for what they believe in.
The protests have brought together various groups, with estimates suggesting around 150,000 people took part in Saturday's demonstration in Tel Aviv. The pause in legislative votes announced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been seen as a temporary reprieve, and protesters remain skeptical about the government's intentions.
Netanyahu insisted that the overhaul is necessary, while also criticizing those who refuse to train or serve due to opposition to the reforms. Many protesters believe that the delay is simply a stalling tactic, and they will continue their protests until they see concrete progress on reforms that ensure Israel remains a functional democratic country.
As Golov put it, "We will start doing deactivation only when we know 100% that Israel state will stay a functional democratic country. Whatever needs to be done for that." The future of Israeli democracy hangs in the balance as these courageous veterans and ordinary citizens continue to fight for their rights and freedoms.
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... I mean, I know they're fighting against some changes in the government, but like, what's at stake here? Is it just about keeping their country democratic or is there something more to it? 
... I feel bad for them if they're still waiting to see if their protests will work. I guess we'll just have to wait and see how this whole thing plays out 
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I think it's amazing to see those Israeli military veterans joining the protest movement, it shows they're not afraid to stand up for what they believe in 
. It's kinda inspiring to see how they've used their skills from the battlefield to mobilize and organize fellow protesters 
. Now that the pause in legislative votes has been announced, I'm curious to see if the government will actually make some changes or just keep stalling 
. Either way, it's clear that these veterans are fighting for something bigger than themselves 
like i get it values are important and all but 150k people showing up to protest is wild what's the government gonna do now? Netanyahu's trying to play dumb saying its a temporary reprieve but honestly it sounds like he's just trying to stall lol deactivation only when they know israel will stay democratic 
THEY'RE NOT JUST PROTESTING AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT'S PLANS, BUT ALSO FIGHTING FOR LIBERTY AND JUSTICE - VALUES THAT SHOULD BE BASICALLY GUARANTEED IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY!!! 
I FEEL BAD FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN OPPOSED TO TRAINING OR SERVING DUE TO OPPOSITION TO THE REFORMS, BUT IT'S CLEAR THAT MANY VETERANS LIKE YIFTACH GOLOV ARE WILLING TO TAKE STAND FOR WHAT THEY BELIEVE IN. 
IT'S CLEAR THAT THESE VETERANS ARE NOT JUST PROTESTING FOR THEMSELVES, BUT FOR THE FUTURE OF ISRAEL'S DEMOCRACY AND THE RIGHTS OF ITS CITIZENS!!! 
